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Criminal Defense in Hennepin County, Minnesota

As a Hennepin County Criminal Defense Law Firm, we continuously get charges dismissed or reduced throughout Minneapolis and surrounding cities. Call us at (612) 281-8325 for a free consultation.

Hennepin County has a population of 1,152,425 with Minneapolis as the county seat. Of Minnesota’s ten judicial districts, Hennepin County makes up the Fourth Judicial District with two downtown locations and three suburban locations.

Division I: Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487

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How Does the Diversion Program Work in Dakota County, Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

Getting Into the Dakota County Diversion Program*

This article is for informational purposes only. If you have questions about the diversion program, contact Dakota County District Court. If you have an open criminal charge and are seeking representation, please call us at (612) 281-8325 for a consultation.

Getting into a diversion program is a big concern for many certain first-time offenders. Most counties have some version of a diversion program whereby defendants who successfully complete the program

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Washington County Veterans Court Aims To Help Minnesota Servicemembers

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Military Law

In January 2012, Washington County launched a new diversion program for veterans in the criminal justice system. The purpose of the program is to identify criminal defendants who are veterans struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues stemming from combat service.

What is Veterans Court?

Much like the Hennepin County Veterans Court program, Washington County Veterans Court diverts combat veterans from traditional criminal court by setting out strict court-monitored treatment and rehabilitation plans aimed at helping those

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Keyser Law Firm Offers Discounted Legal Services to Military Veterans and Servicemembers

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Military Law | News | Press Releases

040531-N-4936C-092New York City, N.Y. (May 31, 2004) – Sailors, Marines and military veterans hold a large American flag during the playing of taps at a Memorial Day Commemoration on the deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier and aviation museum USS Intrepid during the 17th Annual Fleet Week on May 31, 2004. Over 4,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen on 12 ships are participating in this year’s event from May 26 to June 2. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class

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Domestic Assault Laws in Minnesota Explained

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Domestic Assault | Gun Rights

Domestic Assault vs. “Regular” Assault in Minnesota

Domestic Assault is generally defined as either “an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death” or “an attempt or actual infliction of bodily harm upon another.” You can read the actual domestic assault statute here (Minn. Stat. §609.2242).

Example of Assault: A husband and wife argue in their home. The husband becomes upset and raises his closed fist at his wife but does not actually

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The Casey Anthony Verdict: Was It Right?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Media | News

The case of State of Florida vs. Casey Marie Anthony was called “the social media trial of the century.” For those oblivious to current events, the showcase began when toddler Caylee Marie Anthony was reported missing on July 15, 2008. Her skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near her home five months later. Caylee’s mother, Casey Anthony, was indicted on charges of first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and found “not guilty” after a six week

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Minnesota’s Ignition Interlock Program and New 2011 DWI Laws

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI | License Revocation

Minnesota’s DWI laws changed on July 1, 2011 by introducing the Ignition Interlock pilot program. The program provides a pathway for persons with suspended, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked drivers licenses to get their driving privileges back by agreeing to install the ignition interlock device in their vehicles. This article gives an overview of the ingition interlock program, explains what the ignition interlock device actually is and how persons charged with DWI are affected.

Quick Overview of the New 2011

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CASE EVALUATION FORM

Category Archives: Criminal Defense

As a Hennepin County Criminal Defense Law Firm, we continuously get charges dismissed or reduced throughout Minneapolis and surrounding cities. Call us at (612) 281-8325 for a free consultation.

Getting Into the Dakota County Diversion Program*

What is Veterans Court?

Domestic Assault vs. “Regular” Assault in Minnesota

Quick Overview of the New 2011

MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

HENNEPIN COUNTY

WASHINGTON COUNTY

RAMSEY COUNTY

ANOKA COUNTY

DAKOTA COUNTY